Perinatal & Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic
Perinatal & Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic
The Perinatal & Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic at U-M Health is a specialized destination clinic dedicated to providing state-of-the-art assessments, support, and therapeutic interventions for women throughout the reproductive life cycle. Our clinic focuses on ensuring the mental health and well-being of women facing unique challenges during key transitional periods such as pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.
Focus Areas
- Pre-conception Planning: Support for mental health optimization prior to pregnancy
- Anxiety & Mood Disorders: Assistance during pregnancy and postpartum
- Breastfeeding Difficulties: Addressing emotional distress linked to breastfeeding challenges
- Infertility & Reproductive Loss: Sensitive support for these stressful experiences
- Hormonal Mood Disorders: Management of mood changes related to reproductive hormones, such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder and perimenopausal mood changes
Appointment Information
For more information or to schedule an evaluation, please call 734-764-0231 or 800-525-5188.
Services
- Psychoeducation: Guidance on mental health and well-being specifically for women
- Diagnostic Evaluation: Personalized assessments to meet individual needs
- Medication Management: Expert support for use during pregnancy and postpartum
- Non-pharmacological Wellness Coaching: Strategies for mental wellness without medication
- Individual & Group Psychotherapy: Tailored therapeutic support
- Resources & Referrals: Assistance with finding community support
- Care Coordination: Collaboration with other pregnancy and postpartum care providers
- Postpartum Support: Encouraging healthy mother-infant bonding
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